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My Take
Kenji Hilke is one of those guys where the name alone makes you do a double-take — that mix of kanji and Western surname just radiates a story waiting to be told. Born in Mitaka, Tokyo in 1985, he went all the way from a high school in Hachioji to San Diego City College in the States to chase basketball, and honestly? That kind of transatlantic grind takes a very particular brand of stubbornness. Not many Japanese players pack up and head to Southern California to keep playing. He came home to a long pro career, played for Japan's 3x3 national team, and now runs Tryhoop Okayama as general manager and head coach — not the type splashing highlights everywhere, just quietly building his own path. That tracks perfectly.
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Overview
Kenji Hilke is a Japanese basketball coach and former professional basketball player born on July 19, 1985, in Mitaka, Tokyo. He attended Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji Senior High School before pursuing his basketball career at San Diego City College in the United States. He played professionally from 2004 to 2020, also representing Japan's national 3x3 team, and is now general manager and head coach of B3 League club Tryhoop Okayama.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenji Hilke
- Name (Japanese)
- 比留木謙司
- Reading
- ひるき けんじ
- Born
- July 19, 1985 (age 41)
- Origin
- Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- Basketball Player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji Senior High School
- University
- San Diego City College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kenji Hilke born?
Kenji Hilke was born on July 19, 1985 and is 41 years old.
Where is Kenji Hilke from?
Kenji Hilke is from Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Kenji Hilke do?
Kenji Hilke works as Basketball Player.
Where did Kenji Hilke study?
Kenji Hilke attended San Diego City College.
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